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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
12
Reporter notes Lawder Wan of Strathaven Bir Harry is critically ill at his home, as friends mark his seventh birthday with Aug 4 celebration plans.
Two wills were admitted to probate in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court. One is Elizabeth S. Roy of Troy who died August 3 1940 in Quebec Canada. Letters testamentary were granted to National City Bank of Troy as executor. The other is Lggie L Brewer of Rensselaer who died May 20 1949 in Endicott Broome County. Estate details indicate more than $5 000 real.
The will leaves more than $10,000 personal estate to Mrs Mia Lassell daughter of Eleanor Lansell of Amagansett with real estate at 8 Maple Avenue. A residuary trust pays Mrs Lassell monthly income of $800 until age 18, then principal distribution if income dips below $200. If Lassell dies before 18, principal to be shared among her children. Draper Bartle and Mie Brewer attorneys. Other estates mentioned include Edward Gardner and multiple relatives across New York and Connecticut.
Canon City Colorado police report the death of Helen S Smith 49 of Mamaroneck New York after a 200 foot fall from a ledge near the Royal Gorge suspension bridge while she and her husband Hoyt Smith were taking vacation snapshots The couple were returning to their car with their 13 year old daughter Sylvia when she disappeared and could not be found
Warren Bryant of Arlington Massachusetts was struck on the head by the side ventilating window of a passing car on State Street Schenectady about 10 p.m. He had been searching for a room, received five stitches at Ellis Hospital, and was reported in satisfactory condition. The car was driven by Mrs. Ethel Monker of Poughkeepsie.
The annual handicraft exhibit opening yesterday at Freear's store in Troy features 850 articles by children ages 3 to 16 from city playnates. Sponsored by the Troy Recreation Department and directed by Mrs William Hammarstrom, the display runs through Thursday and covers leather work wood decorating hammered brass crepe paper embroidery punchwork and other crafts.
The Knickerbocker High School guild plans a Tuesday and Wednesday Glass Menagerie production August 30 and 31. Margaret Spencer directs with Frederick Palso Jr as assistant producer and Minx Olive Fountain in charge of book. Cast includes Diane Mise light James Brandt, Tillman Mi Paleo, Kathleen McCann, Edmund Akers. Tilman had a role but withdrew due to illness. The conduction staff lists Mr Paiso and Constance Foster handling settings and properties.
January earned the moniker Wolf Month in historical English references, used to denote the depth of winter. The term reflects traditional naming patterns and rural seasonal lore from prior centuries.
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